Founded on the Rock
Puritan Board Freshman
I am inclined to take the Old Earth position based upon scientific observation but my allegiance is ultimately to the Word of God as is given in Holy Scripture.
Now this is not a very well formulated and there is speculation involved but I didn't know if this could possibly bring any middle ground...
Genesis 1: 1-2
"1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. "
Is the time that the Holy Spirit hovered over the water one singular day? Or could it be that the Holy Spirit hovered over the unformed Earth for what we would consider millions of years, causing the earth to be millions of years old. Another time span that I am unsure of is when Adam and Eve lived in the garden. I guess when you track to the geneology you have Adam's life span but is it possible that time is after the fall? (Could be seen as reading into the text but I figure I might as well put the argument out there).
Just some thoughts that ran through my mind... Any feedback would be great!
Brandon
Now this is not a very well formulated and there is speculation involved but I didn't know if this could possibly bring any middle ground...
Genesis 1: 1-2
"1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. "
Is the time that the Holy Spirit hovered over the water one singular day? Or could it be that the Holy Spirit hovered over the unformed Earth for what we would consider millions of years, causing the earth to be millions of years old. Another time span that I am unsure of is when Adam and Eve lived in the garden. I guess when you track to the geneology you have Adam's life span but is it possible that time is after the fall? (Could be seen as reading into the text but I figure I might as well put the argument out there).
Just some thoughts that ran through my mind... Any feedback would be great!
Brandon